Arkansas Money & Politics is proud to introduce its list of Influencers for 2024, those who inspire us all to reach higher, achieve more and improve things in our communities. Within this list, find leaders in the corporate, nonprofit and public-service spaces — people who provide jobs, feed the state’s economy and provide a hand up to those who need it.
The individuals on this list were handpicked by a blue ribbon panel, who culled hundreds of nominations down to the final listing. They represent not only the best of what they do, but the present and future leaders of our state, who work for the good of us all. As the state’s leading publication focused on the business, community and policy, AMP is proud to shine a bright spotlight on these outstanding achievers and their accomplishments.
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Gar Lile, Founder and President, Lile Real Estate
Gar Lile founded Lile Real Estate a little more than 30 years ago in March 1993. An avid outdoorsman his whole life, he knew early on that he wanted his career to be centered around that love. Over the last three decades he has been successfully connecting land investors across the mid-South and grown a team of agents with a shared passion. Lile is a licensed real estate broker in four states (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee), an accredited land consultant and a certified general appraiser (inactive) in Arkansas. He is actively involved in the ownership and development of farms and recreational properties and has a hand in many major development projects in the state. Gar is an active outdoorsman and dedicated conservationist.
He is an Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation board member, former trustee board member of the Delta Waterfowl Foundation, and life sponsor of both Delta Waterfowl and Ducks Unlimited. During the cooler months, he can be found working and spending time at his farm in southeast Arkansas with his family, friends and hunting dogs. Lile is a graduate of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro and has a Bachelor of Science in business with a minor in agriculture. At ASU, he met his wife of 37 years, Teresa, and they have three children, two daughter-in-laws and are soon to have three grandchildren. Gar is a member of the Catholic Church and a board member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Saline County.
